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Personnel Director Confirms Governor’s Salary Bump to $201K Under Disputed Pay Raise

1 day ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

Personnel Director Cindy Richardson on Wednesday confirmed that Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Gov. Tregenza Roach are now receiving the executive pay raises triggered by the recently submitted Public Officials Compensation Commission report — with salaries set at $201,692 and $176,642 respectively, retroactive to Jan. 13, 2025. The confirmation came during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, where Sen. Marise James pressed Richardson to clarify the implementation.
Base Pay, Big Health Insurance Bills: Personnel Budget Hearing Zeroes in on GVI Workforce Pressures, Plans for Reforms

1 day ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

With health insurance costs ballooning and more than a thousand government employees earning less than $35,000 a year, lawmakers on Wednesday pressed Division of Personnel Director Cindy Richardson for clarity on workforce data and cost trends — even as the broader pay raise debate unfolded around her. The conversation came during the Division’s fiscal year 2026 budget hearing, where Richardson outlined a $63.1 million recommended budget.
As Violence Surges, Lawmakers Weigh Gun Violence Awareness Week Proposal

3 days ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

In a month marked by public anxiety and raw emotion over a string of recent homicides, a bill seeking to establish a Virgin Islands Gun Violence Awareness Week came under the Legislature’s microscope Monday, sparking a wider and more urgent conversation about the breadth of the crisis and the government’s response to it. The proposal — Bill No. 36-0090, introduced by Sen.
As Violence Surges, Lawmakers Weigh Gun Violence Awareness Week Proposal

3 days ago | stjohnsource.com | Ananta Pancham

In a month marked by public anxiety and raw emotion over a string of recent homicides, a bill seeking to establish a Virgin Islands Gun Violence Awareness Week came under the Legislature’s microscope Monday, sparking a wider and more urgent conversation about the breadth of the crisis and the government’s response to it. The proposal — Bill No. 36-0090, introduced by Sen.
Seaborne Virgin Islands Attracts Bidder Committed to Continued Operations; Sale Hearing Set for July

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

A motion filed Tuesday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court signals a major turning point for Seaborne Virgin Islands, with the airline securing a qualified “stalking horse” bidder who has committed to taking over operations and preserving its legacy in the region.
Gov. Vetoes Pay Raise Rollback, Employee Salary Hike Bills

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

Two of the most consequential bills passed by the 36th Legislature this year — both tied to government salaries and passed unanimously — have been vetoed by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., setting up a possible override vote when senators return to session on July 27. The move has reignited tensions over fiscal authority, wage equity, and the constitutional role of the Legislature in setting public compensation.
Gov. Vetoes Pay Raise Rollback, Employee Salary Hike Bills

1 week ago | stjohnsource.com | Ananta Pancham

Two of the most consequential bills passed by the 36th Legislature this year — both tied to government salaries and passed unanimously — have been vetoed by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., setting up a possible override vote when senators return to session on July 27. The move has reignited tensions over fiscal authority, wage equity, and the constitutional role of the Legislature in setting public compensation.
Deadlines, Delays, and a Draft Plan: Senators Scrutinize Summer School Repairs

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

Amid a tight summer construction timeline and growing concerns over school readiness, lawmakers on Tuesday grilled officials from the Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance (BSCM) over stalled projects, salaries, and oversight gaps—raising questions about whether $13.3 million in planned maintenance work will be enough to meet even basic standards before students return to campus this fall.
Deadlines, Delays, and a Draft Plan: Senators Scrutinize Summer School Repairs

1 week ago | stjohnsource.com | Ananta Pancham

Amid a tight summer construction timeline and growing concerns over school readiness, lawmakers on Tuesday grilled officials from the Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance (BSCM) over stalled projects, salaries, and oversight gaps—raising questions about whether $13.3 million in planned maintenance work will be enough to meet even basic standards before students return to campus this fall.
Government Sues PBA as VIPD “Sick-Out” Impacts Coverage, Safety

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

From a festival weekend with no uniformed presence to shuttered school patrols and crippled traffic enforcement, an unprecedented wave of police absences has rattled the St. Thomas-St. John District—prompting the government to sue the Police Benevolent Association and spark a legal firestorm over what it calls an illegal job action. What began as a surge of “sick” calls Sunday, June 15, during the peak of the annual Frenchtown Village festivities, escalated into a full-blown crisis.